The Assembly must approve reforms to the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code, to the Asset Forfeiture Law, and another to regulate the cooperation of the Armed Forces. With a resounding "Yes" vote on the referendum and popular consultation that took place this Sunday,...
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Correístas’ Plan: Impeaching Salazar Amidst Trial for Metastasis Case
Attorney General Diana Salazar might find herself battling on two fronts simultaneously if the dates of the Metastasis hearings coincide with the impeachment trial proposed by Correismo in the Assembly. Given the pace of the Assembly's Oversight Commission, the...
Everything you need to know about the regulations to apply euthanasia in Ecuador
According to the regulations, euthanasia in Ecuador can be performed in hospitals of the National Health System or the patient's home. These are the requirements. On Friday, April 12, 2024, the Ministry of Health of Ecuador published in the Official Registry the...
Trial of Carlos Pólit: First Week of Revelations Sheds Light on Corruption in Correista Regime
Testimonies reveled Odebrecht paid bribes to Pólit, Glas and Correa advisor. The trial against Carlos Pólit Faggioni, the former Comptroller General of Ecuador, unfolding in Miami, has cast a revealing spotlight on the murky relationships that construction...
Insecurity affects tourism in Manabí as nine cruise ships canceled their arrival in Manta
Some of these suspensions have coincided with acts of violence such as the murder of the mayor of San Vicente, Brigitte García. The tourism sector in Manabí has been severely impacted by rising insecurity, leading to significant disruptions including the cancellation...
Ecuador Gains Ground with Palm Heart, Secures 75% of the Global Market
Pronaca's Inaexpo commands a 43% market share. While Costa Rica initiated palm heart production, Ecuador has overtaken it over the years. Long palmetto stems are transported by truck from the plantations of 135 farmers to the Agricultural Exporting Industry (Inaexpo)...
Ecuadorian coffee production is in decline and now supplies only 50% of national consumption
Coffee production has declined to the point where Ecuador is now importing coffee from Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Central America, the United States, and other markets. Coffee production in Ecuador has been declining for many years. Although there are no accurate...
Evaluating the Impact of Ecuador-Mexico Diplomatic Strain on Trade Relations
Analysts cautiously suggest that the diplomatic collapse between Ecuador and Mexico will have a minor impact on trade. Diplomatic tensions between Ecuador and Mexico escalated following the arrest of former vice president Jorge Glas within the Quito embassy premises....
The contribution of hydroelectric plants is declining, and Colombia is reducing electricity sales to Ecuador
The contracting of new electricity generation is still pending. According to Cenace, the country needs to incorporate 475 megawatts in 2024. The contribution of hydroelectric plants in Ecuador has decreased in recent weeks, while at the same time Colombia has reduced...
Three corruption cases and 76 defendants (list included) tarnish the State and political parties
The exposure of the Encuentro, Metastasis, and Purge cases has placed numerous public officials in precarious positions and raised suspicions regarding various political figures.
How Madrid became the “Miami of Europe”
Miami was long the benchmark for Latin Americans seeking a better life, especially those with more economic resources and a taste for luxury.
Turquoise-necked hummingbird could become Ecuador’s first extinct endemic species
The initial spotting of the bird dates back to the 19th century, in Pichincha.
“They are pressuring me to resign so they can remove me from office,” denounced Verónica Abad, Vice President of the Republic.
The Vice President held Daniel Noboa responsible for her life and that of her son, who was prosecuted and imprisoned in La Roca. "Why do you hate me, President?" "They are pressuring me to resign and leave. (...) It is a blow to my life and to the institutions of the...
Ecuador Navigates Economic Challenges with IMF Agreement Looming
Ecuador's country risk rises due to Fed policy and bond sales, prompting IMF agreement pursuit. Ecuador finds itself at a critical juncture in its economic trajectory as the country risk, a measure of international confidence in debt payments, escalates past 1,300...
“Since when does thinking differently mean being a traitor?” Pierina Correa questions in reference to the Tourism Law.
Legislator Pierina Correa defends herself, affirming that some of the criticisms from the Correísmo regarding the Tourism Law were acknowledged. She rejects the label of "traitor" within her own caucus. The decision of seven assembly members of the Citizen Revolution...
Banks and Cooperatives will pay almost $200 million in taxes to fund the internal armed conflict
Under the Law aimed at addressing the armed conflict, banks and cooperatives are required to remit taxes ranging from 5% to 25% in May 2024, contingent upon their respective profit margins. Banks and cooperatives in Ecuador are facing a significant tax burden, with...
Illegal mining advances uncontrolled in the Ecuadorian Amazon and threatens protected areas and indigenous communities
by David Tarazona on March 15, 2024 Mining – both illegal and legal – went from deforesting 185 hectares in the Punino River, Napo, in 2022 to 784 in 2023, according to the most recent report from the Andean Amazon Monitoring Project (MAAP) and the Ecociencia...
Foreign Minister Sommerfeld refutes the notion of ‘bukelization’ in Ecuador’s fight against organized crime
Ecuadorian foreign minister Gabriela Sommerfeld reiterated the government's success in reducing the homicide rate by 60% under Daniel Noboa's administration, following the imposition of a state of emergency last January. Ecuador has witnessed an alarming eight-fold...
Prosecutor Diana Salazar Continues to Stir Both Criticism and Applause
As Correísmo section of the Assembly threatens impeachment, Salazar continues to bring corruption charges against politicians and members of the judiciary. Prosecutor Diana Salazar stands as a polarizing figure in Ecuador's legal landscape, commanding both admiration...
Ecuador faces multiple challenges in securing a new IMF loan
Returning to the IMF on such short notice poses challenges, yet the swift reforms implemented by the Noboa administration will likely garner favorable attention from the UN's financial agency. The Government of Ecuador, under the leadership of President Daniel Noboa,...
“Let’s not get confused, we attack criminal economies, not politicians.”
Noboa reaffirms his backing of Salazar as she unveils the creation of a novel Property Investigation Unit aimed at confiscating assets belonging to convicted criminals. At the conclusion of the second Penitentiary and Citizen Security Conference in Quito, Prosecutor...
Noboa’s Political Triumphs in the First 100 Days of Governance
In the annals of Ecuadorian history, the first 100 days of President Daniel Noboa’s administration will be remembered as a period of political dynamism and strategic decision-making.
IESS Proposes Contribution Increase Amidst Concerns Over Soaring Expenses from Ecuador’s Aging Population
Eduardo Peña, President of the IESS Board of Directors, suggests a gradual increase in the contribution rate from 20.6% to 30%.
Daniel Noboa Achieves Historic High in Presidential Approval for Ecuador
In addition to Noboa’s impressive 81% approval rating, over 60% of Ecuadorian citizens believe that the Popular Consultation will effectively address issues of insecurity and organized crime.
Cuenca Finally Gets to Experience Van Gogh Like Never Before
Having traversed the globe for more than ten years, “Van Gogh Alive” finally makes its highly anticipated debut in Cuenca. This momentous occasion follows its Ecuadorian premiere in Quito, back in January 2022.
Ecuador lost just over a million hectares of forest formations in 38 years
by Antonio José Paz Cardona on February 23, 2024 In the Ecuadorian Amazon, the accelerated growth of mining is worrying. In 2022 the activity reached 8,896 hectares. Between 2021 and 2022 alone, 1,405 new hectares were detected, equivalent to almost 2,000 professional...
Drone Plants 1,500 Trees in 15 Minutes to Combat Deforestation
This new technology can plant seeds 200 times faster than traditional methods.
The Cuenca – Molleturo – El Empalme Road Remains Shut Down Due to Landslide
A vehicle found itself trapped amidst the debris from a landslide, obstructing kilometer 90 of the Cuenca-Molleturo-El Empalme road.
Woman Escapes House Arrest in Cuenca While Under Police Surveillance
Despite the presence of four police officers guarding her, the career criminal managed to evade her home detention.
Ecuador and Colombia Forge Agreement for Individual Prisoner Repatriation
In a significant diplomatic move, high-level delegations from Ecuador and Colombia convened to address the pressing issue of repatriating convicted prisoners between the two nations.